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H.E.A.L. - Henrie's Empowerment for Awareness and Life Building Trust, Improving Access: Increasing Childhood Vaccination Uptake Across Northern England
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Childhood vaccination uptake across parts of Northern England remains below national targets, due to factors such as * Misinformation and lack of trust, * Cultural barriers and in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. This proposal outlines a scalable, community-driven intervention designed to:Increase awareness and understanding of NHS childhood vaccinations, address vaccine hesitancy through trusted engagement, Improve accessibility and convenience for families Led by H.E.A.L (Henrie Empowerment for Awareness and Life) CIC this programme combines community outreach, targeted communications, and partnership working to deliver measurable improvements in uptake over a five-year period.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Children in nursery/primary school will benefit from higher vaccination rates, reducing preventable illness and health inequalities. Scalable outreach and trusted community engagement ensure more children are protected

  • Adults

    Parents, carers,adults will be made aware of the importance of NHS vaccinations thus improving parental awareness and confidence in NHS vaccination programmes, 3. Strengthen partnerships between healthcare providers, schools, and community

  • Number of beneficiaries - 30000

    Children: 5,000–7,000 Total individuals : 25,000–40,000

Geographic reach

  • England: Cumbria

    North East and North Cumbria

  • England: North Yorkshire

    Humberside and North Yorkshire South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

1000

Total reach (including digital): 1000–1400 children annually

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£10,000.00

TIMELINE

May 2026 - May 2031

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

1800

total reach (digital tooParents/carers: 1800-2,500 per year

Project Outcome Targets

* Increased awareness of vaccination schedules * Improved engagement with NHS messaging * Strengthened local partnership

* Measurable increase in vaccination uptake in target areas and parents aware * Reduced disparities between communities

* Sustainable community-led engagement model. built confidence in NHS programs * Replicable framework for other regions

Project Activities

  • Community Engagement & Outreach- * Pop-up information events in community hubs, schools,faith centres,children centres,

  • Targeted Educational Campaigns-Myth-busting campaigns addressing,concerns,Multi-language printed materials,nurseries,

  • School & Early Years Partnerships-* Parent-focused workshops,Distribution of take-home vaccination information packs

  • Community Champions Programme-* Recruitment of trusted local advocates;parents,faith leaders,

  • Behavioural Nudges & Incentives-Appointment reminders via partner organisations,small incentives to encourage attendance

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY needed to fund Community Engagement & Outreach, targeted Educational Campaigns, Behavioural Nudges & Incentives £10,000 yearly for 5 years Flexible Boost child vaccination rates, build parent trust, strengthen partnerships, and create a sustainable engagement model.
VOLUNTEERING Volunteers act as community champions, extending reach, building trust, and delivering cost-effective local engagement. 10-15 Flexible Volunteers act as community champions, extending reach, building trust, and delivering cost-effective local engagement.
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 1: No Poverty UN SDG 5: Gender Equality
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Vaccination uptake data in collaboration with NHS partners Attendance at events&engagement metrics community feedback

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

NA

No one is funding the project
OTHER PARTNERS

NHS Cumbrian

We plan to work jointly with NHS trust in the area

NHS Yorkshire

We plan to work jointly with NHS trust in the area

Action with Communities in Cumbrian

work with community groups in the area who act as gatekeepers

Community first Yorkshire

work with local community groups to ensure the smooth running and success of the project